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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1991FIREBIRD BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 3.1 T, 4L60/MD8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS - V6QUICK-SERVICESERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
1991 Pontiac Firebird Base, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, 4L60/MD8
Service Intervals & Specifications
1991 Pontiac Firebird Base, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, 4L60/MD8SECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
| Component | Miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Filter | 7,500 | ||
| Air Filter | 30,000 | ||
| Cam Timing Belt | (1) | ||
| Coolant | 30,000 | ||
| Fuel Filter | (1) | ||
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 | ||
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DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
| Application | (1) Tension - Lbs. (kg) | |||||||||
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| Serpentine Belt (2) | ||||||||||
| 3.1L (VIN T) | ||||||||||
| "F" Body | ||||||||||
| With A/C | 85-110 (39-50) | |||||||||
| Without A/C | 95-140 (43-64) | |||||||||
| All Others | 50-70 (23-32) | |||||||||
| 3.4L (VIN X) | (3) | |||||||||
| 3.3L (VIN N) | (3) | |||||||||
| 3.8L (VIN C & L) | (3) | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.